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Vietnam has established and exercised its national sovereigntyover Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes in a peaceful manner and inline with international law. Hoang SaFlotilla – the first feudal state-controlled group exercising managementin the East Sea – is a forceful evidence of Vietnam’s sovereignty overHoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes. Inaddition, the missions of the Flotilla clearly reflected the fact thatVietnam had established and exercised its sovereignty over Hoang Saand Truong Sa archipelagoes in a peaceful and continuous manner inaccordance with international law. NguyenLords and Kings demonstrated their will as a State by setting up astate-managed flotilla whose operation was conducted on an annual basisand put under the state disciplines. Accordingly, the first task of theFlotilla was to exploit resources at sea. The book“Phu bien tap luc” (Miscellany on the Pacification at the Frontier)written by scholar Le Quy Don in 1776 … [Read more...] about Nguyen Lords exercise sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

A long, narrow country squeezed in between the East Sea and the Laos and Cambodia borders, Viet Nam is a land of striking landscapes that range from the lush rice terraces and forested mountains in the north to the picturesque valleys of the Central Highlands and the fertile delta and beautiful beaches of the south. Included in the mix are booming modern cities, colonial towns, traditional villages, archaeological sites and otherworldly islands. An overview of the best places to visit in Viet Nam by touropia.com, a travel list website that features the most amazing sights around the world divided into various “best of” lists. 10. Da Lat Year-round cool weather and idyllic scenery of misty valleys, lush pine trees and colorful flowers are some of the reasons that Da Lat was once used by Vietnamese emperors and French colonials as a summer retreat. Today, this charming town in the South-Central Highlands of Viet Nam is a popular destination for honeymooners, weekend … [Read more...] about Ten best places to visit in Viet Nam, Touropia finds

On July 12, a panel of five judges at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague will announce their ruling in a case brought by the Philippines against China over its actions in the South China Sea (Vietnam's East Sea). 1. Why is it important? - The Philippines' case against China marks the first time any legal challenge has been bought in the South China Sea territorial dispute. Centred on the Spratlys archipelago which straddle vital international shipping lanes, tensions in the South China Sea have simmered for decades, intensifying in recent years. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei claim the Spratlys and/or surrounding waters. China, Taiwan and Vietnam claim all of the Paracel Islands in the north of the South China Sea. - The dispute has intensified political and military rivalry across the region between the rising power of China and the long-dominant player, the United States. China has been projecting its growing naval reach while the U.S. is deepening … [Read more...] about Why the Philippines’ ‘South China Sea’ legal case matters

One of the two missing pilots has been rescued by a fishing boat at 4:30 a.m., Senior Lieutenant Colonel Tran Cong Luc, Deputy Commander in Chief of Nghe An Border Forces, confirmed with VnExpress. One source in Nghe An Border Forces said the rescued pilot is Major Nguyen Huu Cuong. The status of the other pilot, Lieutenant Colonel, Tran Quang Khai, has yet to be confirmed. Refresh for latest updates Vietnam People's Air Defense - Air Force has confirmed it lost contact with a fighter jet flying offshore the central province of Nghe An on Tuesday morning. The jet departed from Tho Xuan Airport in central Thanh Hoa province for training in the sea. The Su-30MK2 disappeared from radar at 7:29 a.m. Two experienced pilots are in the missing fighter jet according to a VnExpress source: - Lieutenant Colonel, Tran Quang Khai, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff, 923rd Fighter Regiment (43 years old), - Major Nguyen Huu Cuong, Deputy … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fighter jet missing, search continues

Globalgrasshopper, a popular site for international tourists, has listed the top ten must-see destinations in Vietnam.1.Son Tra PeninsulaSon Tra Peninsula, about 10km from the central city of Danang, is aspecial gift of the god to Danang. It is an ideal place for tourists totravel to the city to get away for the day and enjoy the real feeling ofa different Vietnam.Son Tra looks like a mushroom of which the cap is Son Tra Mountainand stalk is a beautiful sandy beach that affords an ideal area forbathing, swimming, playing sports and fishing.Son Tra acts as a giant screen protecting Danang from storms andcyclones coming from the sea. Son Tra is put under the nationalprotected forest regulation since it is a natural preservation area. The peninsula is famous for its plentiful plants and fauna as well asthe attractive scenery. It is said that fairies used to come here forsinging, dancing and playing chess, so Son Tra is also called Tien Sa. On this mountain, there still remain more than … [Read more...] about The ten best destinations in Vietnam

PM meets with Chinese Party leaderViet Nam treasures the relationship with China, regarding it as a consistent policy, a strategic choice and a top priority in the Southeast Asian country’s foreign policy.PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the statement while meeting with Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China on September 13.As the two neighbors, Viet Nam and China share common interests in maintaining peace, stability and cooperation for both sides’ national development causes, said PM Phuc. PM receives Chinese CEOsPM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for leaders of Chinese leading corporations during his official tour of the neighboring country on September 13 in Beijing.At the reception for President of the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Yi Huiman, PM Phuc congratulated the bank on its successful operation and suggested them work with Vietnamese partners to boost presence in Viet Nam. Mr. Yi Huiman … [Read more...] about Press digest – September 13

China’s recent aggressive acts in the East Sea has pushed escalation of tensions in the area and sparked concern that the area is becoming a flashpoint with global consequences. VietNamNet would like to give you an overview of the dispute in the East Sea to help our reader understand its nature. The China-Philippines dispute in the East Sea I. Overview of the East Sea The East Sea map.The East Sea is a semi-enclosed sea in the Pacific Ocean, covering an area of over 3.5 million sq. km. It is bordered by nine coastal countries, namely Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. The East Sea is abundant in natural resources, especially oil, gas and marine resources. Recently, data suggest that the sea has huge reserves of natural hydrate.The sea is the second busiest maritime route in the world after the Mediterranean route, with 150 - 200 large-tonnage ships passing through its waters every day. Imports and exports … [Read more...] about Overview of the East Sea Dispute

Border guards destroy heroin trafficking ringThe Điện Biên Province Border Guards, in co-ordination with the Laos’ Phongsaly Province’s Security Headquarter, during the early hours of Tuesday, destroyed a complex heroin trafficking ring.Thanks to an information exchange with the Phongsaly Province’s Security Headquarter and reports from local residents, the border guards are in the know about the work of several heroin traffickers in Muong Khoa District in Phongsaly Province. The main heroin traffickers were Thao In, 55, from Muong Khoa District, and Thao Tua, 34, from Bun Tay District. They are considered the main men responsible for the heroin transporting ring from Udom Xay, Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces to Phongsaly Province. They gave instructions to a number of accomplices in all the northern provinces of Laos.After collecting enough evidence, last Tuesday, the Điện Biên Province Border Guards decided to set up a trap … [Read more...] about Social News 7/11

Lest we forget: The memorial site and tomb of former guerilla Sister Su. — VNS Photos Tran Mai Huong Bucolic splendour: An overview of Hon Dat. One can feel the new lease on life pervading the land that experienced so much sacrifice and loss. Spoils of war: A showroom of American war equipment used by Sai Gon troops on the Hon Dat battlefield. … [Read more...] about Journalist returns to Hon Dat battlefield